LittleBigPlanet

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Oct 27, 2008
User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5681 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3,726 out of 5681
  2. Mixed: 333 out of 5681
  3. Negative: 1,622 out of 5681
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  1. DonnyH.
    Oct 15, 2008
    7
    This merely a simple game, it can only jump around, making face and expression.. the fact that this game give the player a tools kit to make a level does not make this a game deserve a 10 score.. for me this is a mediocre game.
  2. MarcDoyle
    Oct 16, 2008
    7
    My advice for our faithful users is focus your attention on the Metascore for this game and not the thousands of user votes, most of which have been submitted before said users have played the game. This is a gaming community, and if people want to stuff the ballot box, there's not much I can do at this point. I When we redesign the site, this type of thing won't happen.My advice for our faithful users is focus your attention on the Metascore for this game and not the thousands of user votes, most of which have been submitted before said users have played the game. This is a gaming community, and if people want to stuff the ballot box, there's not much I can do at this point. I When we redesign the site, this type of thing won't happen. We'll post the full legitimate user reviews upon the game's release.… Expand
  3. JackD
    Nov 8, 2008
    7
    There isn
  4. marks
    Oct 25, 2009
    7
    really cool idea. good for my kids. but i never had time or patience to create. i would score higher than 7.5 if it didnt lose appeal so quickly
  5. matthewMurphy
    Mar 11, 2009
    7
    If You're playing with at least 2 people, this game is a 10. If you're playing by yourself, it's a 5...so i met myself in the middle. Single player is definitely creative, but very monotonous. Grab a buddy, and the fun starts...and doesn't stop. Wierd, but that's the way it goes. Buy if you've got a couple buddies who will play with you.
  6. BobM.
    Oct 12, 2008
    7
    Good game but doesn't deliver on all fronts, Playing online is a lag fest, finding a usercreated level that is acutally good is unheard of, allows one to make their own level and use their creativity to guide them.
  7. TimD
    Oct 14, 2008
    7
    Standard platforming with poorly-implemented, overly-robust physics engine. User-generated content is a big plus, but level-design tools are weak, time-consuming, and condescending. It's not fun to make your own level - feels like a chore. The potential for greatness if users create amazing levels, but you can't score for potential... Cuteness factor will appeal to a large Standard platforming with poorly-implemented, overly-robust physics engine. User-generated content is a big plus, but level-design tools are weak, time-consuming, and condescending. It's not fun to make your own level - feels like a chore. The potential for greatness if users create amazing levels, but you can't score for potential... Cuteness factor will appeal to a large audience but likely turn off core gamers in a big way.… Expand
  8. JordanL.
    Nov 25, 2008
    7
    It's cute... but after the hype machine leaves you're left with a game that's really pretty unremarkable. The construction set is incredibly deep and that's cool... but if you aren't interested in building anything and just want to play a game you'll find the actual play pretty mundane. It's a platform game. Nothing we haven't seen a couple thousand It's cute... but after the hype machine leaves you're left with a game that's really pretty unremarkable. The construction set is incredibly deep and that's cool... but if you aren't interested in building anything and just want to play a game you'll find the actual play pretty mundane. It's a platform game. Nothing we haven't seen a couple thousand times before.… Expand
  9. Tubie
    Oct 2, 2010
    7
    This is a dream come true to the fans of the platformer genre, to the rest of us it's a very innovative and enjoyable experience but nothing out of this world. What keeps it fresh is the level of creative freedom you receive.
  10. Inuit_Dude
    Apr 3, 2011
    7
    i think that this game is alright with its fun gamplay in story mode and cute graphics and i also love all the different possibilities for the outfit your sack boy can wear but the online is lacking and i find it more fun to play a couple levels in story mode with a couple friends that are actually in the room with me. all in all its all right and is defenatly worth playing and you willi think that this game is alright with its fun gamplay in story mode and cute graphics and i also love all the different possibilities for the outfit your sack boy can wear but the online is lacking and i find it more fun to play a couple levels in story mode with a couple friends that are actually in the room with me. all in all its all right and is defenatly worth playing and you will have a blast playing just be warned this game can get boring just playing by yourself… Expand
  11. DaN_HouSeR_82
    Oct 30, 2011
    7
    Art direction, imagination, originality.. all over. It sucks to say it, but the controls are so BAD that it becomes nothing more than frustration that simply isn't worth continuing to put up with, no matter how cool the game is.
  12. Natedrake1994
    Mar 15, 2013
    7
    Originally I couldn't get into Little Big Planet but after giving it a chance and playing the whole game for the first time I have to admit it's a good game. The graphics and art design is very unique compared to other games on the market and the platforming gameplay is very simple. The costumes, decorations and stickers etc. are all very appealing and the level creator and multiplayerOriginally I couldn't get into Little Big Planet but after giving it a chance and playing the whole game for the first time I have to admit it's a good game. The graphics and art design is very unique compared to other games on the market and the platforming gameplay is very simple. The costumes, decorations and stickers etc. are all very appealing and the level creator and multiplayer aspect really gets across to a wider audience. The only niggles really I can think of was that I did feel the tiniest bit of lag between pressing the jump-button and Sackboy actually jumping, and the other characters are only really cardboard cutouts that make noises when speaking. Overall, a good unique platformer in today's current age with great design.… Expand
  13. Jorg3z
    Mar 16, 2012
    7
    It's a nice game, but i'm not into children's games, i prefer shooting than putting a nice little guy new outfits. It's ok but i'm not a fan of games likes these. Big disappointment for me as my very first game for the ps3 to be such a "cute" game.
  14. Brytz
    Apr 23, 2013
    7
    This game is hit and miss. The level creator is one of the largest emphasis of the game. To create levels for others. It is poorly designed and lacks good, concise tutorials. The story is pretty standard but it does show some of the great possibilities out of littlebigplanet.

    Littlebigplanet relies on imagination to keep this game going. It is one of the unique games out there that are    This game is hit and miss. The level creator is one of the largest emphasis of the game. To create levels for others. It is poorly designed and lacks good, concise tutorials. The story is pretty standard but it does show some of the great possibilities out of littlebigplanet.

    Littlebigplanet relies on imagination to keep this game going. It is one of the unique games out there that are hard to rank. The story is most welcome showing some decent sideways platforming. The plot is very weak, but you wouldn't expect too much from this game.

    Playing online is poor, long loading times, poor connectivity and a lot of lag. However, it is very fun to play online with all the nice levels out there.

    One of the major drawbacks of this game is bad levels pop up on the cool levels all too frequent and good levels are often overlooked. The poor interface has crippled this games potential.

    This game is very fun to play, but this is a review. As a game, it lacks polish but it is a massive game.
    Play one of the unique games out there on the market.

    7/10    … Expand
  15. nekabe21
    Mar 7, 2014
    7
    In my opinion, write a review about LBP is a difficult task, but now, finished and raising the 100% of the game, have one conclusion: This game is absolutely over-rated and over-valuated.
    LBP isn´t a bad game, a decent platform game, with a powerful engine to create "new worlds", a good artistic design and good music, but nothing special and unique.
    Sackboy is like a drunk Luigi, the    In my opinion, write a review about LBP is a difficult task, but now, finished and raising the 100% of the game, have one conclusion: This game is absolutely over-rated and over-valuated.
    LBP isn´t a bad game, a decent platform game, with a powerful engine to create "new worlds", a good artistic design and good music, but nothing special and unique.
    Sackboy is like a drunk Luigi, the physics are terrible and adds the real difficulties in the game.
    I can be objective, and valuate the creation engine, but I don't wanna waste 3 minutes of my live creating levels, sorry, I´m a hardcore gamer, and the game 2.0 doesn't exist for me.
    And, as a hardcore gamer, like cold beer, women with curves, and if I wanna play an excellent platform game, I will play Super Meat Boy or Super Mario Galaxy.    … Expand
  16. andrew0w
    Dec 2, 2014
    7
    Little Big Planet was a fun little game. And when i say little, I mean it, because it was very short. It took about 3 to 4 hours to finish the game. The Co-op is great, the levels are great and the soundtrack was amazing. The biggest downfall of this game is how short the game is, but it leaves you wanting more.
  17. bulletchan
    Apr 11, 2016
    7
    I was shocked to see the user score for this game. This is not the score it deserves. An infinite playground of innovation and fun with creative potential rivaled only by its sequel certainly deserves better. I'm not a fan of insulting opinion, but this is just wrong.
  18. TaraDarveaux
    Jun 5, 2014
    7
    It's a really cute game, that is especially fun with a friend, but the unique design made it hard for me to play. It might just be my vision, but it was really difficult distinguishing what was in the foreground, and the background. Something about the design made depth in the game very confusing. I would recommend playing this game on a screen that is rather close to you.
  19. KayVen17
    Jan 4, 2017
    7
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 74/100
    Mein User Score = 7/10    … Expand
  20. Untitled94
    Nov 5, 2016
    7
    This is a pretty good game, though the sequels were better. This was the start of one of the best "Game Maker" game series ever. The first game lacks a few things, but if there's one thing the first LBP does better than the other games, it's more simple. There's still a lot you can do, but because there's more you can do in the sequels, they get a little more complicated to make, at leastThis is a pretty good game, though the sequels were better. This was the start of one of the best "Game Maker" game series ever. The first game lacks a few things, but if there's one thing the first LBP does better than the other games, it's more simple. There's still a lot you can do, but because there's more you can do in the sequels, they get a little more complicated to make, at least if you want to make a good level that is. LittleBigPlanet is a good game.… Expand
  21. Encyes
    Jan 22, 2018
    7
    This is the most innovative, most creative game that just doesn‘t seem to go anywhere. There is “Story” mode, but I felt like there really was no storyline except for venturing to different areas of - you guessed it - Little Big Planet. At least with the Mario games, you’ve got to rescue Princess Peach. Here, you have little ventures once you’ve traveled to the area, but no larger,This is the most innovative, most creative game that just doesn‘t seem to go anywhere. There is “Story” mode, but I felt like there really was no storyline except for venturing to different areas of - you guessed it - Little Big Planet. At least with the Mario games, you’ve got to rescue Princess Peach. Here, you have little ventures once you’ve traveled to the area, but no larger, overall story. The whole collecting of stickers and costumes is a little nerdsome - although I do have to admit I gave my Sackboy a Snidely Whiplash mustache and Teddy Roosevelt teeth. The game is too laid back - with no central major boss, no goal in site. It's emphasis is on gameplay, not story. I found myself smiling at parts, swearing at others. The whole concept behind collecting the cutesy little stickers and being able to dress your sackboy in various attire seemed like a big waste of some ideas and time, and I really couldn't wait to complete the game, with it's oh-so happy-happy-joy-joy Sesame Street ending, and disappointing conclusion. But I guess that's what I should have expected from a game without a real beginning or explanation on what is happening.… Expand
  22. okayokay
    Oct 10, 2018
    7
    rrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaadddddddddddiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccccaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllll
  23. mrlevel
    Jul 28, 2019
    7
    hi well unlike others I never grew up with this game the 1st on I play was little big planet karting and I only got this game in late 2017 after I started playing 2 and 3 two back in 2014 and while do think its a does not derive the bust rated LBP game on this site I will say its good yes i think you will be butter with lbp2 or 3 its still a good game however the part about LBP that makehi well unlike others I never grew up with this game the 1st on I play was little big planet karting and I only got this game in late 2017 after I started playing 2 and 3 two back in 2014 and while do think its a does not derive the bust rated LBP game on this site I will say its good yes i think you will be butter with lbp2 or 3 its still a good game however the part about LBP that make these games special, the community is very bad well yes back in 2008-2012 it was decent now its all just like Roblox clickbait games expect less cringy *cough* "trends" it all just a bunch of copied levels all with the same overused levels. overall if you can deal with the lack of original the community levels go for it but if you are looking for a butter game as in community get lbp2 or 3… Expand
  24. Absoluteskerrrr
    Feb 2, 2020
    7
    A very fun level maker style game with a really fun adventure platformer in it. I’d say the sequels improve on the formula and there are certainly some more accessible level creators *cough cough* mario maker, but this is a fun game
  25. Domdom21br
    Nov 9, 2021
    7
    não é muita coisa, porém essa nota do metacritic dos usuarios esta completamente errada, o jogo merece mais de 7, é muito criativo, os graficos não são para ser impressionantes e a história é ok, é divertido o jogo
  26. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    7
    Nice little game. Big amount of creativity. Sequels are much better, though.
  27. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    7
    Atmosphere: 8
    Enjoyment: 7
    Gameplay: 7
    Graphics: 7
    Music: 7
    Story: 8
    Total: 7.33
  28. TimA.
    Dec 3, 2008
    6
    I have to say I am distinctly underwhelmed by this. It looks beautiful but that really is about it. Let's put this in perspective it is a side scrolling platform game which is what we were all playing in the 80's. Also it has the ability to create your own levels....so? There are tons of games out there with level editros and we have never gone quite so mad as we all seem to I have to say I am distinctly underwhelmed by this. It looks beautiful but that really is about it. Let's put this in perspective it is a side scrolling platform game which is what we were all playing in the 80's. Also it has the ability to create your own levels....so? There are tons of games out there with level editros and we have never gone quite so mad as we all seem to have with this. Finally and this is the most annoying thing is the feel of how you jump. It feels too floaty and off, after several hours playing this I am still unable to guage with any confidence how I should arc my jumps successfully. Don't get me wrong it is not a terrible game and like I say it lloks great and it is very cute but I can't help but feel that we have all got a little over excited here there is nothing really revolutionary here and the gameplay is infuriatingly frustrating with the weird jumps and the attempt to put 3 planes into a 2d game. Good but way way over hyped.… Expand
  29. AlanS.
    Oct 31, 2008
    6
    It may actually be more interesting to create the levels than to play, or it may be that I'm not as into platformers as I used to, but I found the game pretty boring. The presentation is top notch, but I got bored with it pretty quickly.
  30. SimonC.
    Nov 1, 2008
    6
    I think that this might be the biggest difference in professional and user reviews on Metacritic. Personally I found the game to be extremely innovative. Sadly, it wasn't all that much fun.
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#2 Best PS3 Game of 2008
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#3 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
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#3 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008

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Metascore
95

Universal acclaim - based on 85 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 85 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 85
  3. Negative: 0 out of 85
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    100
    There simply isn't anything else like LBP on any system, anywhere. It's a beautifully elegant and powerful creative tool that puts unlimited potential in the palm of your hand. [Nov 2008, p.92]
  2. Eurogamer
    90
    We're just happy to see a flagship game for a modern system that's about running from left to right and jumping over things. New ideas are great, great old ideas are better, and LittleBigPlanet has both: it's the future and the past of videogames, rolled into one.
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  3. Meristation
    95
    Little Big Planet is revolutionary thanks to its flexible, fun and powerful editor. Creating a quality level takes time but the feeling of achievement is overwhelming. A must for everyone who loves creativity or likes to explore what the creativity of a passionate community can produce.
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